What is Gaura?
Gaura is a genus of plants that is part of the Onagraceae family. It consists of several types of annual and permanent flowering plants that come from North America. One particular species, Gaura Lindheimeri, is a permanent plant that comes from Texas and Louisiana. It has white flowers, usually a long thumb that blooms from pink buds from early spring to early autumn. The leaves are 1.5 to 3.5 inches (about 4-9 cm) and the whole plant generally reaches a height of 2.5-4 feet (0.7-1.2 m).
The flowers of most Gaura species initially bloom, but before the fall changes the shade of pink. Most flowers fall clean, while the floral spikes that contain seeds should be removed manually. This will prolong the flower period and increase the appearance of the plant. The presence of Taproot causes very difficult plant transplantation. Promotion by division is also very difficult to achieve where planting new seedlings is relatively easy and is probably the best way to grow this kind.
The annual varieties of Gaura are usually sown after the last frost at the beginning of spring, while perennials are sown either at the beginning of spring or early autumn. The seeds should be placed about three feet apart (about 1 m) to ensure sufficient space for the development of Taproot, and the location should have several hours of direct sunlight. Plants in the genus Gaura usually thrive well in free, well exhausting soil, which has a significant amount of organic material in the composition. Fertilizers are not recommended for plants in the genus Gaura.
Most plants in this family are very drought resistant, which is caused by a deep taaproot. Occasional watering is usually the best for growth and development of flowers. Despite watering, it can become a problem unless the soil is well exhausted.
pests do not apply to most Gaura plants, but some species attract aphids. Projection similar to the tube from the rear of the bodies of the aphid pear easily identifies thisSmall insects. Most direct damage caused by this pest includes yellowing and ripple leaves. Indirect damage is more worrying. Aphids leave sticky remnants called Honeydew on stems and leaves. This is an attractive growth medium for spores of mold mold. Once the fungus is usually introduced, the whole plant turns black.